Archive for the ‘personal’ Category

Busy with final UXCampLondon preparations, so light on time to blog. However, I did manage to find 30 min to be interviewed by Ryan Taylor for his “Please start from the beginning” series: Please start from the beginning… with Cennydd Bowles from Ryan Taylor on Vimeo.

Nearly forgot to mention that I’ll be speaking at EuroIA this year. I’m excited to have been picked to present at Europe’s foremost IA conference; that it’s in marvellous Copenhagen is a bonus. The synopsis of my session isn’t on the EuroIA site yet, but you can read it on the Reboot website (sadly I [...]

My work is used by millions. When the thought first struck the numbers were lower, but I was stunned. I quickly surmised the only way I could retain objectivity and impartiality was to bury this thought, but it wouldn’t leave me alone. I’m hoping that I can now make sense of it by voicing it. [...]

In a previous life I juggled a role that was equal parts information architecture and knowledge management. The fields are closer than you may think, both revolving around codifying, transferring and assimilating information. Knowledge managers strive for the ‘watercooler moment’, where a colleague mentions in passing something that saves you weeks of work. There’s plenty [...]

Last week, Nottingham’s legendary Selectadisc closed its doors for the last time. For many residents, it was the epicentre of the city’s music scene, which continually punched above its weight. Bands formed from accidental meetings, gigs were posted, albums were bought on impulse, hipster haircuts were admired. For me, it was something of a spiritual [...]

People are often surprised to hear I’m a devoted football fan and Cardiff City supporter. Perhaps it doesn’t gel well with people’s perceptions of me (whatever those may be); however, I find football gives me an exciting break from daily concerns, and a chance to be part of the tribal culture inherent within us all. [...]

January was the month that Twitter lurched towards the British mainstream. Stats show an astronomical rise in site and search traffic, and the rich and famous are now falling over themselves to connect with their fawning public. One may ask why this tipping point has happened first in the UK, rather than the States or [...]

The start of the year brings the inevitable choices about Spring conferences. My original plan was to join the rest of the Clearlefters at SxSW, but I’ve decided it’s not for me. Reports I’ve heard make it sound rather like an enforced Freshers’ Week, where the partying is the raison d’être. Much as I do [...]